Davis doesn’t want starting job if he doesn’t deserve it

IRVING – Right guard Leonard Davis has been to the last three Pro Bowls and is the highest paid offensive lineman in team history.

But he said all of that in no way entitles him to returning to the starting lineup after being benched in the first half Sunday against Tennessee.

Asked if he feels he’s earned the right to keep his job, the former Texas standout said, “I never really thought of it like that. I feel like if I word hard and do the right things and do what it takes and I’m not there, then, yeah, I would be upset. But if I go out and do what I did yesterday, then nah.

“I’m honest with myself. I’m honest with anyone else. I’m not going to feel like I’m something when I’m not or deserve something when I shouldn’t.”

As of 12:30 p.m. Monday, Davis hadn’t heard whether he will start against the Vikings next weekend.

His status is sure to be a hot topic at Wade Phillips’ 3 p.m. news conference.